Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Tangled Reds original oil painting of Ranunculus

Tangled Reds  Oil on cradled wood  10" x 10" NFS
I remember learning a "trick" for making portraits more exciting.  The trick was to make one side of the face dark against a light background and the other side light against a dark background. While painting this bouquet of dark red Ranunculus I realized the glass jar does just that.  Not sure if it makes it more exciting, but I like the effect.

5 comments:

  1. GORGEOUS floral, Diane. Your roses are truly beautiful!!!

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  2. Your work is always exciting even without "tricks"! Just beautiful!

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  3. It is the rhythmic flow of the flowers I always love in your work. You have amazing ability and although I do not always comment I never miss visiting your blog.
    Yes - the glass is fabulous!

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  4. Is this rose the real one? haha, so Realistic painting, love it....

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